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A.B. 18 years old male, developed gum bleeding on routine brushing of his teeth, His diet is lacking in fresh citrus fruits and vegetables.
Which vitamin is most likely deficient?
A. A
B. B1
C. C
D. K
A

C. C

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A.B. 18 years old male, developed gum bleeding on routine brushing of his teeth, His diet is lacking in fresh citrus fruits and vegetables.
A.B. is unable to synthesize this vitamin from dietary glucose due to the absence of which of the following enzyme?
A. Gulonase
B. Gulonate decarboxylase
C. Gulonolactone oxidase
D. Gulonic dehydrogenase

A

C. Gulonolactone oxidase

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A.B. 18 years old male, developed gum bleeding on routine brushing of his teeth, His diet is lacking in fresh citrus fruits and vegetables.
The gum bleeding is due to which of the following derangement?
A. Defective synthesis of capillary collagen
B. Deficiency of clotting factors & platelets
C. Increased fibrinolytic activity in mucosal surfaces
D. Increased heparin biosynthesis

A

A. Defective synthesis of capillary collagen

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Raphael, a 2-year old male was given triple anti-TB treatment due to primary pulmonary tuberculosis.
Which of the following vitamins should be part of the therapeutic regimen?
A. Cobalamin
B. Niacin
C. Pyridoxine
D. Riboflavin

A

C. Pyridoxine

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Raphael, a 2-year old male was given triple anti-TB treatment due to primary pulmonary tuberculosis.
Pyridoxine is the most important vitamin in the metabolism primarily of which of the following macromolecules?
A. Amino acids
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lipids
D. Nucleic Acids
A

A. Amino acids

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Raphael, a 2-year old male was given triple anti-TB treatment due to primary pulmonary tuberculosis.
Deficiency of this vitamin results to decreased synthesis of which of the following neurotransmitters:
B. Catecholamines
C. Nitric Oxide
D. Glutamate

A

B. Catecholamines

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Lola Agnes, 65 years old, keeps on advising her grandchildren to avoid eating well-milled rice.
Which of the following vitamins becomes deficient upon consumption of well-polished rice?
B. Folic acid
C. pantothenic acid
D. Thiamine

A

D. Thiamine

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Lola Agnes, 65 years old, keeps on advising her grandchildren to avoid eating well-milled rice.
A diet deficient in this vitamin will decrease ATP synthesis due to direct inhibition of which of the following reactions?
A. Electron transport along the mitochondrion
B. Catabolism of the branched chained amino acids
C. Oxidative decarboxylation in the Krebs Cycle
D. Substrate level phosphorylations of glycolysis

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C. Oxidative decarboxylation in the Krebs Cycle

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Lolo Freddie, 60-year-old, underwent total gastrectomy 5 years ago for gastric cancer. Three months later, his wife noted him to be pale…
Absorption of which vitamin will be deficient in Lolo Freddie?
A. Ascorbic acid
B. Cobalamin
C. Folic Acid
D. Pyridoxine

A

B. Cobalamin

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Lolo Freddie, 60-year-old, underwent total gastrectomy 5 years ago for gastric cancer. Three months later, his wife noted him to be pale…
Which of the following intrinsic factor in the prevention of pernicious anemia?
A. Facilitates GIT absorption of vitamin B12
B. Increases GIT absorption of Vitamin B6
C. Stimulates the bone marrow to synthesize RBCs

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A. Facilitates GIT absorption of vitamin B12

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Lolo Freddie, 60-year-old, underwent total gastrectomy 5 years ago for gastric cancer. Three months later, his wife noted him to be pale…
Which of the following enzyme is decreased in pernicious anemia?
A. Alanine amino transferase
B. Dopamine decarboxylase
C. Glycogen phosphorylase
D. Methyl Malonyl CoA Mutase

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D. Methyl Malonyl CoA Mutase

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Tita Yolanda, 56-year-old widow, self-medicated on oral antibiotics due to fever of 3 weeks duration. She consulted due to spontaneous hematomas on her right thigh. Lab results showed prolonged coagulation profiles.
Which of the following fat soluble vitamins is decreased with prolonged antibiotic therapy?
A. A
B. Vitamin D
C. E
D. K

A

D. K

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Tita Yolanda, 56-year-old widow, self-medicated on oral antibiotics due to fever of 3 weeks duration. She consulted due to spontaneous hematomas on her right thigh. Lab results showed prolonged coagulation profiles
What is the role of this above vitamin in preventing spontaneous bleeding?
A. Carboxylation of glutamyl residues of clotting factors
B. Enhancement of platelet activation and aggregation
C. Increases conversion of ferric ion to the ferrous state

A

A. Carboxylation of glutamyl residues of clotting factors

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Tita Yolanda, 56-year-old widow, self-medicated on oral antibiotics due to fever of 3 weeks duration. She consulted due to spontaneous hematomas on her right thigh. Lab results showed prolonged coagulation profiles
Dicumerol is an anticoagulant which directly inhibits which of the following enzyme?
A. Quinone reductase
B. Epoxide Reductase
C. Hydroxylase
D. Inhibition of red blood cell membrane hemolysis

A

B. Epoxide Reductase

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A 19 year old Filipina female stayed in Finland for 6 months. Due to cold weather she stayed mostly indoors so she had limited sunlight exposure. On the 5th month she developed carpopedal spasm; serum Calcium was low.
The hypocalcemia is due to?
A. Hyperparathyroidism
B. hyperparathyroidism
C. Hypervitaminosis D
D. Hypovitaminosis D
A

D. Hypovitaminosis D

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A 19 year old Filipina female stayed in Finland for 6 months. Due to cold weather she stayed mostly indoors so she had limited sunlight exposure. On the 5th month she developed carpopedal spasm; serum Calcium was low.
Which of the following is true of Vitamin D synthesis?
A. Cholecalciferol undergoes hydroxylation initially in the kidneys and then the liver
B. liver hydroxylation is the major control point in the biosynthetic pathway
D. Preformed vit D in the skin is photolyzed by UV sunlight into Previtamin D3

A

D. Preformed vit D in the skin is photolyzed by UV sunlight into Previtamin D3

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35 years old female, was started on methotrexate due to choriocarcinoma.
This drug inhibits DNA synthesis of cancer cells by inhibiting this enzyme.
A. Dihydrofolate reductase
B. Formyl transferase
C. Serine hydroxymethyl transferase
D. Thymidylate synthase

A

A. Dihydrofolate reductase

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Inhibition of this enzyme results to which of the following desirable effects?
A. Decreased FH4 pool for DNA synthesis for CA cells
B. Decreased N5-mathyl FH4 for synthesis of SAM
D. Increased ribonucleotide biosynthesis

A

A. Decreased FH4 pool for DNA synthesis for CA cells

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This substituted folate is involved in the synthesis of s-adenosylmethionine:
A. N5-methyl FH4
B. N-formyl FH4
C. N5, N10 methenyl FH
D. N5, N10-methylene FH4
A

A. N5-methyl FH4

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Which of the following metabolic reactions would be inhibited by consumption of large amounts of raw egg white?
A. Carboxylation
B. Decarboxylation
C. Dehydrogenation
D. Methylation
A

A. Carboxylation

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The following vitamin does not possess an antioxidant property:
A. Ascorbic acid
B. Carotene
C. Tocopherol
D. Menadione
A

D. Menadione

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Vitamins perform metabolic roles in man in the form of:
A. Apoenzymes
B. Coenzyme
C. Isoenzymes
D. Zymogens
A

B. Coenzyme

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What is the ratio of CO2/O2 in the oxidation of fats?
A. 0.7
B. 0.8
C. 0.9
D. 1.0
A

A. 0.7

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Which of the ff. essential amino acids does peanut lack?
A. Leucine
B. Lysine
C. Methionine
D. Phenylalanine
A

B. Lysine

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How many servings of vegetables should be included in the daily diet in order to attain optimal growth?
A. 2-4
B. 3-5
C. 9-11
D. Unlimited
A

B. 3-5

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How many calories of CHO per 100kcal of TCR should be included in the diet in order to prevent Ketoacidosis?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
A

D. 5

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Which is true about HCO3 transport in the GIT?
B. A major mechanism for HCO3 secretion is via Cl-HCO3 exchangers
C. Down regulation in Adenoma transports 2 HCO3- in exchange for 1 Cl- ion.
D. Putative Anion Transporter transports 1 HCO3- in exchange for 2 Cl- ions

A

B. A major mechanism for HCO3 secretion is via Cl-HCO3 exchangers

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Which is the function of the tight junction (T.J.) in the generation of barrier function of the GIT?
A. Claudins determines the permeability of tight junctions
B. Development of E-cadherens bonds determines permeability
C. JAMs determine size and ionic permeability of the T.J. pores.
D. Occludens determine charges of ions that enter the T.J.

A

A. Claudins determines the permeability of tight junctions

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What controls the opening or the closing of the T.J.?
B. ↓ JAMs stimulate opening of tght junction
C. ↑ Cadherins increases opening of the T.J.
D. Zonula occludens link to I.C. cytoskeleton

A

D. Zonula occludens link to I.C. cytoskeleton

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What is the response of the T.J. to Na+ nutrient absorption after a full meal?
B. Fluid absorption in the small intestine
C. Fluid absorption in the distal colon
D. HCO3 secretion in the TJ

A

B. Fluid absorption in the small intestine

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Which is a characteristic of the polarized phenotype of enterocytes?
A. Apical pole: NCO3
B. Apical pole: NHE3
C. Basolateral pole: receptors of bacteria
D. Basolateral pole: H+-K+-ATPase

A

B. Apical pole: NHE3

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Which of the following transporters explains why secretion is predominant in the crypts of the GIT?
A. CFTR
C. NKCC1
D. NHE3

A

A. CFTR

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What is the effect of increased activity of SGLT 1 after a meal on Cl transport?
A. ↑ absorption paracellularly
C. ↓ secretion paracellularly
D. ↓ secretion transcellularly

A

A. ↑ absorption paracellularly

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Which mechanism is involved in the formation of solid stools in the distal colon?
A. ↓ chloride secretion
C. ↑ NaCl absorption
D. ↑ ENaC activity

A

D. ↑ ENaC activity

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How many transporters are involved in the electroneutral NaCl absorption in the GIT?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
A

B. 4

36
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What is the major transporter for the absorption of SCFAs in the colon?
A. SCFA/HCO3
B. PAT1
C. MCT1
D. DRA
A

C. MCT1

37
Q 
What transport mechanism in the TJ accompanies electrogenic Cl- secretion via CFTR?
A. K secreyion via K channels
B. Na+ secretion paracellularly
C. H2O
D. Cl entry via basolateral NKCC1
A

B. Na+ secretion paracellularly

38
Q 
What process stimulates HCO3 secretion in the GIT?
A. Cl secretion
B. H2O absorption
C. Na absorption
D. SCFA absorption
A

D. SCFA absorption

39
Q

What is the effect of a low sodium diet on potassium secretion?
A. Increased aldosterone inhibits K secretion
B. Increased aldosterone stimulates K secretion

A

B. Increased aldosterone stimulates K secretion

40
Q

E.L., 10 year old male developed LBM amounting to 10-15 L/day. The diagnosis is Cholera.
The severe diarrhea can be explained by an increased secretion of?
A. Cl-
B. K
C. NaCl

A

A. Cl-

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E.L., 10 year old male developed LBM amounting to 10-15 L/day. The diagnosis is Cholera.
What is the mechanism of the abnormal fluid and solute transport of E. L.?
A. ↑ cAMP
B. ↑ cGMP
C. ↑ Ca2+

A

A. ↑ cAMP

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E.L., 10 year old male developed LBM amounting to 10-15 L/day. The diagnosis is Cholera.
Why ORT is effective for the treatment of E. L.?
A. inhibition of NHE3
B. inhibition of EnaC
C. stimulation of CFTR
D. stimulation of SGLT1

A

D. stimulation of SGLT1

43
Q 
Which of the following proteins is decreased in the inflammatory bowel disease?
A. cytokines
B. CFTR
C. NHE3
D. MRT
A

D. MRT

44
Q

Invasive pathogens cause diarrhea because of which mechanism?
A. intestinal cells are programmed to be secretory
B. intestinal cells do not perform normal absorption
C. Neurotransmitters stimulate secretion of hormones
D. transporters are increased in apical membrane

A

A. intestinal cells are programmed to be secretory

45
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What is the effect of phosphorylation of Nedd4-2?
A. ↑ binding of Ubiquitin with ENaC
B. ↓ binding of Ubiquitin with ENaC
C. ↑ endocytosis of NHE3/NHE2
D. ↓ endocytosis of NHE3/NHE2
A

B. ↓ binding of Ubiquitin with ENaC

46
Q 
Stimulation of Cl secretion by Mast cells is due to an increased amount of which mediator?
A. cytokines
B. IgE
C. MRP
D. prostaglandin
A

B. IgE

47
Q 
What is the major function of the Adherens junction?
A. permeability of tight junctions
B. cell-to-cell contact
C. Resealing of TJ
D. signalling role
A

B. cell-to-cell contact

48
Q

Which of the following statements is TRUE in hypertonic dehydration?
A. serum Na+ is > 150 mmol/L
B. H2O moves from the ECF to ICF
C. fluid shift results to cell swelling
D. it can be fully corrected by drinking H2O

A

A. serum Na+ is > 150 mmol/L

49
Q 
What is the best stimulus to ensure adequate fluid intake in a normal individual?
A. angiotensin II
B. arterial pressure
C. osmolarity
D. thirst
A

D. thirst

50
Q 
Which of the aquaporin :renal tubule pair is correct?
A. AQP1: loop of Henle, descending limb
B. AQP2: proximal tubule
C. AQP5: loop of henle, ascending limb
D. AQP7: distal tubule
A

A. AQP1: loop of Henle, descending limb

51
Q 
A patient with excessive urination and minimal ADH levels is likely to have low levels of;
A. AQP1
B. AQP2
C. AQP5
D. AQP7
A

B. AQP2

52
Q 
In Na+ regulation which of the following is the correct HORMONE:EFFECT pair?
A. ADH: ↓ filtration
B. ANP: ↓ secretion
C. Aldosterone: ↑ reabsorption
D. Kinins: ↑ reabsorption
A

C. Aldosterone: ↑ reabsorption

53
Q 
How do you manage patients with SIADH with a serum Na+ = 125mg/L
A. ↑ fluid intake and (+) Na supplements
B. ↓ fluid intake and (+) Na supplements
C. ↑ fluid intake and (-) Na supplements
D. ↓ fluid intake and (-) Na supplements
A

D. ↓ fluid intake and (-) Na supplements

54
Q 
Which of the following factor K effect is TRUE
A. ↑ aldosterone: ↑reabsorption
B. ↓ K+ diet: ↑secretion
C. ↑ pH: ↓serum levels
D. ↑insulin: ↑levels
A

C. ↑ pH: ↓serum levels

55
Q 
In the treatment of hyperkalemia the following mechanism:therapy pair is correct?
A. antagonize membrane effect: insulin
B. cellular uptake : calcium gluconate
C. excretion of K : beta 2 agonist
D. Potassium removal: keyaxelate
A

D. Potassium removal: keyaxelate

56
Q 
Which of the following statements is TRUE about renal K+ handling?
A. filtered at the collecting duct
B. reabsorbed mainly at PCD
C. secreted at the loop of henle
D. excreted at the DCT
A

B. reabsorbed mainly at PCD

57
Q 
Which is the correct potassium level:condition pair?
A. ↑ : alkalosis
B. ↑ : renal failure
C. ↓: alpha-agonists
D. ↓: glucagon excess
A

B. ↑ : renal failure

58
Q 
How many HCO3 and NH4 are produced for every molecule of glutamine metabolized in renal-acid base regulation?
A. 1:2
B. 2:2
C. 2:3
D. 2:4
A

B. 2:2

59
Q

Which is TRUE about Rh glycoprotein in the kidney?
A. RhAG is localized in the kidneys
B. RhBG is seen at proximal nephron segments
C. RhCG increases in chronic acidosis
D. RhBG is more in the principal than intercalated cells

A

C. RhCG increases in chronic acidosis

60
Q 
What is the adaptive response of the kidneys in metabolic acidosis?
A. ↑ RNAE excretion
B. ↓ urine HCO3
C. ↓ NH4 activity
D. ↑ number of transporters
A

A. ↑ RNAE excretion

61
Q

Which of the following factor : effect on RNAE : site of action is correct?
A. ECF volume contraction : ↓ : distal tubule
B. hypoaldosteronism : ↓ : distal tubule
C. hypokalemia : ↑: proximal tubule
D. ANG II: ↑: cortical collecting duct

A

B. hypoaldosteronism : ↓ : distal tubule

62
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

In renal failure the following electrolyte and acid base imbalance is correct?

  1. metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia
  2. metabolic acidosis, hypokalemia
  3. metabolic alkalosis. hyperkalemia
  4. metabolic alkalosis, hypokalemia
A

A

63
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which of the following are the manifestations of kwashiorkor?

  1. Edema
  2. Hair discoloration
  3. Reduced serum protein
  4. Onset in the 1st yr of life
A

A

64
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which nutrients are deficient in pure vegetarian diet?

  1. B12
  2. Calcium
  3. Iron
  4. Zinc
A

E

65
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which of these nutrients block free radical effects?

  1. B-carotene
  2. Ascorbic acid
  3. Tocopherol
  4. Selenium
A

E

66
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which of these coenzymes contain a vitamin component?

  1. coenzyme A
  2. FAD
  3. FH4
  4. NAD
A

E

67
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

which of the following organic micronutrients can be synthesized by the body?

  1. Niacin
  2. Riboflavin
  3. Calcitriol
  4. Ascorbic acid
A

B

68
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

cardiovascular roles of niacin include the following:

  1. Decreases LDL cholesterol synthesis
  2. Decrease TAG degradation
  3. Increases HDL cholesterol synthesis
  4. Increases chylomicron degradation
A

B

69
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

which is the correct genetic defect: mutated gene pair in the problems of GI absorption?

  1. congenital Cl diarrhea: DRA
  2. cystic fibrosis : CFTR
  3. Liddle syndrome: ENAC
  4. Osmotic diarrhea: SGLT1
A

A

70
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

which of the following transporters facilitate the transport of unequal charges across enterocytes?

  1. DRA
  2. Na+-K+ ATPase
  3. NKCCL
  4. SGLT1
A

C

71
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

which of the following proteins are involved in the development of polarized phenotype of enterocytes?

  1. catenins
  2. E-cadherens
  3. SNARES
  4. MAGUKs
A

A

72
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

increased cAMP stimulates which of the following processes in the GIT?

  1. duodenal HCO3 secretion
  2. Electrogenic Na+ absorption
  3. Na/glucose absorption
  4. NaCl absorption
A

A

73
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

what are the effects of increased free cytosolic Ca2+ on GIT?

  1. ↑ Cl secretion
  2. ↓ Electrogenic Na+ absorption
  3. ↓ electroneutral NaCl absorption
  4. ↑ HCO3 secretion
A

A

74
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

What is the effect of phosphorylation of CFTR?

  1. ↑ Cl secretion
  2. ↑ endocytosis of NHE3
  3. ↓CFTR in apical membrane
  4. ↓ K secretion
A

B

75
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which is the correct transporter function pair?

  1. NKCC1: Cl- & K+ secretion
  2. NHE3 : electrogenic Na+ absorption
  3. MCT1: SCFA absorption
  4. HK ATPase: colonic SCFA absorption
A

B

76
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which are the mechanisms for water transport in the GIT?

  1. H2O movement occurs by passive transport only across the tight junctions
  2. H2O transport can be bidirectional following Na+ and solute movement
  3. H20 absorption across aquaporins is an active transcellular process
  4. H20 absorption via SGLT1 follows glucose and Na transport
A

C

77
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which of the following is the effect of increased glucose concentration on oral rehydration solutions?

  1. osmotic diarrhea
  2. hypernatremia
  3. dehydration
  4. Metabolic acidosis
A

A

78
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which of the following explains nutrient losses in diarrhea?

  1. ↓ food intake
  2. ↓ breastfeeding
  3. ↑ food malabsorption
  4. ↑ food catabolism
A

E

79
Q 
Modified Multiple Choice
A = 1, 2, 3 are correct
B = 1 and 3 are correct
C = 2 and 4 are correct
D = only 4 is correct
E = all are correct

Which of the following breast milk composition factors is important in preventing diarrhea?

  1. lactoferrin
  2. bifidus factor
  3. secretory IgA
  4. Lactose
A

E

80
Q

a. thiamine
b. niacin
c. folic acid
d. Vit B12
e. vitamin A
f. riboflavin

  1. neural tube defects
  2. strict vegetarian diet
  3. Wernicke-Korsacoff Syndrome
  4. Pellagra
  5. Night blindness
A
  1. C
  2. D
  3. A
  4. B
  5. E
81
Q 
Modified Matching Type
A = X only
B = Y only
C = both X and Y
D = neither X nor Y

higher immunoglobulin content

x. colostrum
y. mature mil

A

A

82
Q 
Modified Matching Type
A = X only
B = Y only
C = both X and Y
D = neither X nor Y

low iron content

x. breastmilk
y. cow’s milk

A

C

83
Q 
Modified Matching Type
A = X only
B = Y only
C = both X and Y
D = neither X nor Y

bioavailability

x. breastfeeding
y. bottle feeding

A

A

84
Q 
Modified Matching Type
A = X only
B = Y only
C = both X and Y
D = neither X nor Y

causes allergic reaction

x. lactoferrin
y. B-lactoglobulin

A

B

85
Q 
Modified Matching Type
A = X only
B = Y only
C = both X and Y
D = neither X nor Y

abdominal colics

x. saturated fatty acids
y. unsaturated fatty acids

A

A

86
Q

Iodine status in general populations are optimal.

A

True

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